PLANETS & LIFE
Exciting results in life are given by the strong planets in birth chart. The weak planets during their sub periods bring setbacks, delays, denials, instability, depression and make one vulnerable due to natal/transit afflictions. By strengthening weak benefic planets one reduces the chances of stresses and strains and increases the chance of betterment. The suggested propitiatory remedies are based on the planetary tastes and bhoota yagya - one of the five great sacrifices.
AFFLICTION TO PLANETS :The strong influence of Rahu or Ketu or the most malefic planet to weak planets causes inflammation, deformities to children, congenital defects in children, professional setbacks, depression, strains in business relationship, persisting infections, allergies, over ambitiousness, losses through risky or speculative ventures, sexually transmitted diseases, problems of black magic/evil spirits, litigation, sudden mishaps and problems in marital relationship.
The planetary afflictions diagnosis is as important as immunisation care for the newly born child. It helps in growth of the child. Remedies help in reducing problems.
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Tips for quick horoscope analysis are given hereunder:

1. Identify the strong planets and indicate positive results
for the aspects/significations ruled by the planet and the house which contains mooltrikona sign of the said planet. The aspects ruled by houses and planets are indicated after the tips. The positive results are indicated in the sub periods of the strong planets. The close conjunction or mutual aspect of strong or fairly strong planets give enhanced results of both the planets.

2. Identify the afflicted planets of the birth chart and indicate setbacks and problems for the aspects/significations ruled by the afflicted planet and the house which contains mooltrikona sign of the said planet. This setbacks are indicated in the sub periods of the afflicted planets.

3. Identify the afflicted planets of transit and indicate setbacks and problems for the aspects/significations ruled by the afflicted planet and the house which contains mooltrikona sign of the said planet. The impact of these transit afflictions may be over when the transit impact comes to an end.

4. Identify the weak planets in the birth chart and indicate delay and setbacks in the results for the aspects/significations ruled by the weak planet and the house which contains mooltrikona sign of the said planet.

5. Identify the close afflictions of nodes to MEPs of houses which make the life of the person sensitive and troublesome.

6. Identify the close affliction of functional malefic planets to the MEP of houses.

The lord of sixth house causing affliction will give stress through disputes, diseases and financial difficulties.The lord of eighth house causing affliction will give sudden setbacks, accidents, obstructions and death like experiences.The lord of twelfth house causing affliction will give stress through hospitalisation, expenses, problems in foreign/distant places, losses and problems with law.

7. Identify the placement of planets in the sixth house. Indicate incidence of conflicts / disputes related to the aspects ruled by the planet and the mooltrikona sign of the house ruled by the said planet.

8. Identify the placement of planets in the eighth house. Indicate incidence of obstructions and setbacks related to the aspects ruled by the planet and the mooltrikona sign of the house ruled by the said planet.

9. Identify the placement of planets in the twelfth house. Indicate incidence of losses, expenses and complications related to the aspects ruled by the planet and the mooltrikona sign of the house ruled by the said planet.

10. Identify the strong afflictions to planets which give following general problems besides the aspects of the houses where the mooltrikona sign of the afflicted planet is placed:

11. The planets show their results in their sub periods. A planet gives results pertaining to its general significations explained in this page and the significations to the house which contains the mooltriknoa sign of the planet. For example the Sun will results of its general significations and the results of the house which contains the sign Leo in the particular birth chart. All good / bad influences on the house containing Leo sign will also simultaneously fructify irrespective of the strength of the Sun in the birth chart.

I House
: Represents nature and state of health, vitality, longevity, happiness, personality, appearance, prosperity, general disposition in life, reputation and status, head (cranium and forehead) and brain, hair, pituitary glands, etc.

The third house is very important house and help the native in his education and profession. This house acts like a Mercury as well as Sun as it is the house of understanding and confidence besides communication, writing, publication and marketing. This house has versatile significations and gives the role as a leader and consultant.

XI House
Represents income, prosperity, gains, profit, friends, elder brother or sister, hopes and aspirations and their fulfillment, shanks, ankles, shin bone, right leg, left ear and left arm.

XII House
Represents expenses, losses, expenditures for charity, end of life, exile, life in foreign lands, obstructions in life, separation from family, enlightenment, seclusion, imprisonment, hospitalization, pleasures of bed, sound sleep, left eye, lymphatic system and feet.

The lord of the ascendant, or the second house or the third house or the tenth house or the eleventh house in the twelfth house take one to foreign lands in connection with professional matters. The lord of the fifth house in the twelfth house takes one to foreign lands or distant places for higher studies. The lord of the fourth house or the seventh house or ninth house takes one to foreign lands for residence. The lord of the sixth house in the twelfth house brings health problems and unmanageable debts. The lord of the eighth house in the twelfth house makes one vulnerable to loss of inheritance and problems in marriage. If the planet placed in the twelfth house is weak due to debilitation, infancy or old age and is under close affliction of the functional malefic planets then this planet brings misfortunes.

FRUCTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICATIONS OF HOUSES

The signification of the houses fructify under the planetary sub-periods connected with them.

The nature and extent of significations are dependent on three things, i.e.

(1) the strength of the lord of the house in the birth chart, in case of mooltrikona signs;

(2) the strength of the significator of the house in the birth chart; and

(3) the influences on the house itself in the birth chart. The significations of the houses containing mooltrikona signs suffer if their lords and significators are weak or they or their lords or significators are under the influence of functional malefic planets. The significations of the houses containing non-mooltrikona signs suffer if their significators are weak or they or their significators are under the influence of functional malefic planets.

THE ASPECTS OF LIFE RULED BY PLANETS

SUN

It signifies father, government, digestion, heart and vitality. It also rules head, body, soul, ego, intelligence, will power, clarity, self-realization, health, bone structure, constitution, blood, brain, When the Sun is strong the father will be well plaed, person will have good job prospects, health will be good and vitality will be good. Strong Sun is denotes high administrative positions in government, including politics, doctors in medicine, etc., self-confidence, courage, nobility, dignity, ambition, splendor, prestige, faith, loyalty, generosity, authority, power, leadership and creativity.

Mars gives short stature and a stout and well built body, red eyes and thin waist. Its complexion is blood red and it rules bright red colors. It also rules the south direction, copper, red coral, places near fire, kitchens, battlefields, places for aggressive and violent or physical contests, football stadiums and military installations.

Mercury has the best appearance, is witty, fond of jokes and laughter. Attractive features, well proportioned body, large eyes and witticism are its significations. north direction, brass, emerald, places for sports, business, communication or transportation, airports, post offices, accounting offices, places where public but non-violent games are played, parks, libraries, bookstores and public assemblies.

Mercury represents the lower part of abdomen, skin, mind, nervous system, bronchial tube, intestines, lungs, tongue, mouth, hands and arms. When weak, it causes psychic diseases, insomnia, nervous breakdown, epilepsy, skin diseases, leucoderma, impotence, loss of memory or speech, vertigo, deafness, asthma, diseases of respiratory canal, disorders of intestines, dyspepsia, etc., and denotes difficulty in thought and communication, timidity, low self-esteem, aloofness, amorality and poor discrimination. As Mercury is weak quite frequently, whenever its sub-period is in operation in any nativity it creates tensions in life, lack of confidence, situation of indecisiveness, etc., which ultimately leads to faulty decisions. The effect is more if Mercury is weak in the natal chart as well as in transit at the time of operation of its sub-periods. It makes a person a nervous wreck and can even cause paralysis when closely afflicted by Rahu-Ketu axis, if the ascendant and its lord are also weak or the sign Virgo falls in the ascendant. Mercury is also general significator for consciousness, communications, eloquence, learning, childhood, logic, maternal uncles, potency, nervous control, respiratory functions, basic and higher education, humor, wit, mathematics, professional position, psychic ability, speculation, short journeys, books, papers, publishing and places of entertainment.

Jupiter gives impressive and magnificent disposition, thin brown hair, tawny eyes, large body when found strong in a nativity and rules the ascendant or influences the lord of the ascendant. Jupiter is intelligent and endowed with all the branches of learning.It rules the yellow colors, treasuries, banks, vaults, dignified places such as courts of law, prestigious universities, altars, political assemblies, charitable institutions, high level financial institutions, monasteries and missions.

Its nature is royal, sensual, generous and benevolent and its temperament is easy going and accommodating. Venus is joyful in spirit, possesses a slim body, is splendorous and has lovely eyes, giving a charming appearance, sharp and beautiful facial cuts, and dark-bright and slightly thick curly hair when found strong in a nativity and rules the ascendant or influences the lord of the ascendant. It rules royal blue and variegated colors, the water element, sour flavors, the sense of taste, the Fridays, the southeast direction, silver, diamond, places of pleasure and amusement, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, bedrooms, art galleries, opera and symphony halls, dance halls, beauty salons, elegant shops and clubs.

The placement of planets is an important factor in horoscope reading. The placement of a planet gives results connected with the significations of the house ruled by the planet with the house of placement despite its weakness or despite the planet being away from the most effective point of the house.

If a functional malefic planet is on the most effective point of a house it causes problems but the problems may be connected with the significations ruled by the said planet.

For example, if the lord of the second is placed in the twelfth house, the person may move to a distant place or a foreign land in connection with the professional status.

If the second lord is placed in the tenth house the person may acquire status in life due to his/her professional achievements.

If the second lord is placed in the fifth house, one may acquire professional qualification and acquire status through the same.

If the second lord is placed in the seventh house one may attain status in a foreign land.

If the second lord is placed in the fourth house one may attain status by being born in a resourceful family.

If the second lord is placed in the eighth house one may attain status in life with some delay.

If the second lord is placed in the ninth house one may be lucky to attain the status in life without many efforts with the help of parents and preceptor.

If the second lord is placed in the eleventh house, one may acquire status in life because of good earnings in life and because of friendship with highly placed persons.

If the second lord is placed in the second house, one may enjoy good status in life due to the appointment with the state or due to the family status.

If the second lord is placed in the ascendant one may enjoy authoritative status.

The placement of the Sun and Mars, if benefic, in the third house brings courage. The close influence of the fifth lord on the tenth house brings the element of intellect.

The placement of the planets in the second house, which rules status, brings status as per significations ruled by them.

The good placement of eighth lord in the house of status brings easy gains with small or little efforts.

The planets in the first house influence the personality traits.

The planets in the second house contribute to professional ventures.

The planets in the third house bring entrepreneurial ventures and opportunities.

The planets in the fourth house contribute to assets.

The planets in the fifth house contribute to learning.

The planets in the sixth house involve the person in debts, health problems and conflicts.

The planets placed in the seventh house give rise to living in foreign lands, long journeys and associations.

The planets placed in the eighth house cause easy gains, obstructions and delays.

The planets placed in the ninth house involve the person in family or religious traditions or spiritual pursuits.

The planets placed in the tenth house involve the person in professions connected with the planet.

The planets placed in the eleventh house contribute to earnings through the significations ruled by the concerned planets.

The planets placed in the twelfth house take one to distant places and foreign lands and can cause losses and expenses. Similarly are to be read the impact of planets ruling other houses and placed in different houses.

SOME OTHER INSIGHTS

During the sub period of Mercury things work with stresses and strains even when Mercury is strong and or well placed in the natal chart. This is due to the volatile strength of Mercury in transit. When Mercury is weak in the natal chart the results in its sub period do create stresses and strains. The situation becomes further difficult when either of the Sun or Mercury is a functional malefic planet.

Whenever the lord of the twelfth house is placed in the sixth house or afflicts some planet from the sixth house closely, there are chances of problems with government which may result in arrest, legal penalties, imprisonment, etc.

The problems and mishaps are represented by the weak and weak and/or afflicted planets.

When the natal Moon is afflicted by Rahu, Rahu-like planets or is placed in the Rahu-like houses the person becomes more sensitive and especially to unfavorable incidents.

The exact affliction to badly placed lord of fourth or second or ninth or third house lord (most benefic planet) reduces the strength of other strong planets in the natal chart.

The weakness of the lord of the eighth house makes the father vulnerable to damage, both in terms of longevity and in terms of finances.

The weakness of the lord of the eighth house or fourth house curtails the financial resources or longevity of father. In Pisces ascendant there is no MT sign in the ninth and fourth houses. So, the eighth house becomes pertinent significator of the longevity of the father. We also consider the strength of the Sun in the natal chart as it is significator for father.

OTHER GENERAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF PLANETS

Strong Planets

A strong natal planet protects and promotes its general significations and the significations of its mooltrikona house. Any planet is considered strong when its longitude is between 05º to 25º in a particular sign and it is not in the state of weakness. It can increase its strength further if:

The results of planets placed in the Sun-like houses that is the second, third and ninth houses get magnified.

Any planet has capacity to bless the native with its results if its natal strength is at least 60% and it is unafflicted. In such a situation the results may come with some delay and of slightly lower order. With the help of the strengthening measures - gemstones or Kavach - the strength of the planets, where it is less than 60%, can be brought to the level of 60% so that it blesses the native with the significations ruled by it.

One can (i) strengthen the weak planets by way of a Kavach if the planetary strength is between 50% to 60%; (ii) strengthen the weak planets by way of a special power kavach if the planetary strength is between 35% to 50%; and (iii) strengthen the weak planets by way of a special power kavach cum gemstone pendant if the planetary strength is lower than 35%.

Weak Planets

A weak natal planet is not capable of fully protecting/promoting its general significations and the significations of its mooltrikona house during the course of its sub-periods and during the triple transit functional malefic influences. A planet becomes weak when:

1) The most effective point of its mooltrikona sign is afflicted by a functional malefic planet within an orb of one degree.
2) The most effective point of its house of placement is afflicted by a functional malefic planet, within an orb of one degree for mooltrikona signs or within an orb of five degrees for non-mooltrikona signs.
3) It is conjunct or aspected by any functional malefic planet within an orb of one degree.
4) It is combust due to its nearness to the Sun.
5) It occupies malefic houses from the ascendant, except if in its own mooltrikona sign.
6) It occupies its sign of debilitation.
7) It is in the state of infancy or old-age.
8) It occupies its debilitated sign in navamsa.
9) It occupies the mooltrikona sign of a weak planet. However, its strength would be in proportion to the strength of its dispositor.

In case of special or multiple afflictions, the otherwise "strong" planet is considered afflicted (and weak) even when the orb of affliction is of two degrees.

Fairly strong planet: A planet which has at lest 70% power, is unafflicted and well placed, is considered as fairly strong planet.

Mild affliction: An affliction to the extent of 25% or less to a strong or fairly strong planet or the most effective point of a non-mooltrikona sign house is considered as a mild affliction.

LOSS OF STRENGTH BY PLANETS

a) A planet will lose strength to the extent of 75% if its mooltrikona sign house is afflicted. The loss of strength can be judiciously adjusted proportionately to the extent of affliction and to the strength of the lord of the house.

b) A weak planet placed in an afflicted house will lose strength to the extent of 75%.

c) An otherwise strong planet placed in a non mooltrikona sign afflicted house will lose strength to the extent of 50%. Such a planet may give good results in the first place and will cause setbacks later.

d) A closely afflicted weak planet will lose strength to the extent of 75%.

e) A closely afflicted otherwise strong planet will lose strength to the extent of 50%. Such a planet will give good results in the first place and will cause setbacks later.

f) A planet becoming weak due to close combustion will lose strength to the extent of 75% if the Sun is a functional malefic planet. Where the Sun is a functional benefic and it causes combustion to another planet, the planet will become 50% weak for the purpose of transit affliction. A combust planet in its sign of debilitation and placed in a malefic house will have only 10% power.

g) When planets are placed in the malefic houses, they generally lose strength by 50% besides suffering through the significations of the malefic house. The placement in the sixth house can involve the person in disputes, debts and can cause ill health. The placement in the eighth house can cause serious obstructions for the significations ruled by the planet. The placement in the twelfth house can cause expenses and losses for the significations of the planet.

h) When planets are placed in their signs of debilitation, they lose strength by 50%. When planets are placed in their signs of debilitation in birth chart and navamsa, they lose strength by 75%.

i) If in Rasi chart the planet is badly placed and at the same time debilitated in
navamsa it would lose strength to the extent of 60%.

j) A badly placed planet in its sign of debilitation will lose its power by 75%.

k) A planet debilitated in navamsa would lose power by 25%.

GAIN OF STRENGTH BY PLANETS THROUGH ASPECTS AND CONJUNCTIONS:

An exact conjunction or aspect by a strong functional benefic planet raises the strength of the planet by 50%.

The impact of conjunction and aspect by a strong functional benefic planet remains within an orb of 5 degrees and is at the rate of 20% per degree. At exact conjunction/aspect the impact is 50% and at a longitudinal distance of 5 degree aspect/conjunction the impact becomes 0.

An exact conjunction or aspect by a weak functional benefic planet raises the strength of the planet by 12.5% - just marginal. This benefit is only applicable for exact conjunction or aspect.

AFFLICTED PLANETS

Whenever a planet is already weak for any other reason and is under the close influence of any functional malefic, it is treated as an afflicted planet. But when the planet is not weak for other reasons, it can only be considered afflicted under the exact influence of any functional malefic, becoming a weak planet for that reason. So whenever any planet is afflicted, it becomes weak. The significations of the house having a mooltrikona sign of an afflicted planet are harmed.

Afflicting Planets

Only the functional malefic planets can be afflicting planets.

It is very necessary to understand the difference between afflicting planets and afflicted planets.

Dispositor

Dispositor is a planet in whose moolatrikona sign another planet is located in the natal chart.

FUNCTIONAL NATURE OF PLANETS

The functional nature of planets is the key analytical factor in the horoscope analysis. Besides Rahu and Ketu, the planets, whose mooltrikona signs are in malefic houses (sixth, eighth and twelfth) with reference to the ascendant, act as functional malefic planets in a nativity. For this purpose, under the Systems' Approach, the sign Cancer is considered as the mooltrikona sign of the Moon.